A Native American thought of it: amazing inventions and innovations

Everyone knows that moccasins, canoes and toboggans were invented by the Aboriginal people of North America, but did you know that they also developed their own sign language, as well as syringe needles, a secret ingredient in soda pop, and other clever inventions and innovations which are still in...

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Main Author: Landon, Rocky 1958- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Toronto [u.a.] Annick Press 2008
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Summary:Everyone knows that moccasins, canoes and toboggans were invented by the Aboriginal people of North America, but did you know that they also developed their own sign language, as well as syringe needles, a secret ingredient in soda pop, and other clever inventions and innovations which are still in use today? Explore the creativity of these people in this information-packed and superbly illustrated book
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 43) and index
Map -- Shelter -- Hunting -- Fishing -- Food -- Clothing -- Medicine and healing -- Transportation -- Communication -- Native American fun -- War and peace -- Native Americans today
Physical Description:48 p. ill. (some col.), maps, ports. 29 cm
ISBN:9781554511549
1554511542
9781554511556
1554511550

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